DISCUSSION/TALKS

FORUM

Wed., Oct. 10, 4 to 6 p.m. "Perspectives on Afghanistan
and Pakistan: Islamic Networks, Social Exclusions and State
Building," a talk by Ashraf Ghani, followed by discussion. First
in a series of forums to provide an opportunity for discussion
and consideration of recent events, their context and
consequences. 1 Remsen. HW

Thurs., Oct. 11, 4 p.m. "Blood Talks: Eugenic Modernity
and the Creation of New Japanese" by Jennifer Robertson and
"Eugenics in Republican China" by Frank Dikötter, School of
Oriental and African Studies, University of London. A joint
seminar sponsored by the Institute for Global Studies in Culture,
Power and History and the Program for Studies in Women, Gender
and Sexuality. 400 Macaulay. HW

Tues., Oct. 9, 7 p.m. "Speak Out Against Hatred," a chance
for the Johns Hopkins community to overcome the fear and
misunderstanding that fuel hate crimes through the sharing of
opinions and experiences; Glass Pavilion, Levering. HW

Wed., Oct. 10, 4:30 p.m. Annual Whiting School of
Engineering pizza party for all School of Engineering faculty,
staff and students. Free food tickets are required and can be
picked up in 120 New Engineering Bldg. Glass Pavilion, Levering.
HW

Thurs., Oct. 11, 8 p.m. The 2001 Milton S. Eisenhower
Symposium: A Nation United: Politics and Power in the 21st
Century--"A People's History of American Politics," by Howard
Zinn; Shriver Hall. HW

SYMPOSIA

"Antioch at 70: An Excavation and Its Impact," a symposium
in conjunction with the Baltimore Museum of Art exhibition
Antioch: The Lost Ancient City, with various speakers. Sponsored
by Classics and the Baltimore Museum of Art. Registration
required. 410-396-6321 (BMA) or 410-516-7556 (JHU Classics
Department). Lectures are free, but lunch/receptions are $10-
$15.